I’m about to be the annoying kid in the room.
Like, I haven’t really even written anything and I already know this is going to sound annoying and you may even roll your eyes. Just know that I’m rolling my eyes equally (if not more) than you have already. (I can’t tell if that’s actually helpful or just really weird. Such is my life.)
Ok, here goes: TAKE A BREAK.
Put yourself on timeout. Take a day off. Unplug.
At the end of every Tell Me Somethin’ Good (IG Live) I remind us all (and I really do mean all of us, myself included) to get outside, get some rest, drink some water, take a break from the internet…and fight for joy. I say it because *I* need to be told. And maybe you do, too.
You know how in Wizard of Oz, Dorothy realizes the she went searching for what she already has? (Basically. Just go with it.) I went away last week and had a glorious time. We can get into that more later and yes, I do realize you just started rolling your eyes at me again. But! The point of bringing this up is that a few of us on the trip brought up that we don’t have to wait to go on trips to bring that type of rest and fun to our lives. And yes, I can still feel the wind of your eye-rolling.
I get it. And I deserve it.
But hear me out: even in a 20 minute walk outside, or a full day off <gasp> to hike and see the spring wildflowers, could bring rest and joy to your mind and to your heart. Unplugging and taking a break from social media and work is really, really, REALLY good for your soul. (REALLY.)
Because I love you, I just wanted to remind you to fill up your soul with things that bring LIFE. Because a lot of what’s swirling around in this world is sucking the life right out of us. And it’s really taking its toll on us all in so many different, and not great, ways.
If you’re still speaking to me, I’ll meet you down in the comments. I’d love some ideas of how you’re taking a timeout, if you feel like sharing.
Love you guys…really.
✨Song of the Week!✨
Okay, I wasn’t sure last time and I had to take it out for a few more spins but I’m loving the new Spring Playlist. A note: the Fall Playlist was a “play in order” type of list…but Spring is better shuffled. Sometimes playlists just happen like that.
✨JOY From the Internet!✨
We have work to do. Let’s get started.
➡️ But first, I wish I had a clever sign off…now accepting suggestions:
🎬 Several movies have me feeling this way, honestly:
👩👦It’s a valid question:
🕸 I can just picture myself saying “I do NOT need one more thing to worry about.”
✨Inexplicable Joy✨
Hope and rest and…the beauty of imperfection:
💛 The imperfection of us:
💛 This on brand for us over here. And just something we’ve chatted about in other ways so it takes space in my brain:
💛 Another dose of hope if you need it:
💛 Any maybe this hit different. I don’t want to talk about it.
💛 Daily (Weekly) Prayer:
Our Father,
Lord, I’m praying rest and hope over each person who reads these words. I’m praying for open spaces and open hearts. Lord, would you lead us to restful places - even when it feels like we don’t have time. We rest in YOU, Lord. Amen.
While I really will try to be less annoying next week, I do hope that you carve out some time for rest this week. Love you all!
❤️ Love, Jill
p.s. Montana is just as annoying about rest but maybe not as annoying as me. Having said all that, these horses made me cry and I was just stopping by to say hello.
So, yeah…rest.